In a day marked by high-stakes drama and fierce competition, players battled it out for a coveted spot in tomorrow’s finals. The stands were buzzing with anticipation as top seeds showcased their skills, delivering powerful performances and unforgettable moments. With a mix of commanding wins and hard-fought comebacks, the stage is now set for what promises to be an epic finale, with the best pairs vying for the championship titles.
Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo pulled off an impressive comeback to secure their spot in the final, defeating Aranza Osoro and Veronica Virseda after dropping the first set 6-7. Ortega and Araujo dominated the rest of the match, winning 6-2, 6-1, and clinching eight consecutive games to seal the victory. In the other semifinal, Alejandra Salazar and Jessica Castelló earned a straight-set win over Claudia Fernandez and Gemma Triay, 6-4, 6-3, holding their nerve in key moments to secure a place in the final.
The top-seeded pair, Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas, continued their dominant run with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Momo González and Edu Alonso. Stupaczuk and Yanguas combined power and precision, producing 26 winners and only 11 unforced errors, making it clear why they are the favorites. Meanwhile, Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini caused the biggest upset of the day by defeating Jon Sanz and Coki Nieto in a thrilling three-set battle, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. The Spanish-Brazilian duo found their rhythm after a shaky start, with Garrido putting on a stellar performance, tallying 35 winners and 21 smashes. Bergamini provided the solid foundation needed, guiding them to their first final as a pair.
The finals are set to begin at 4:30 pm local time tomorrow, with some thrilling matchups to look forward to. In the women’s draw, Marta Ortega and Sofia Araujo (#3) will face off against Alejandra Salazar and Jessica Castelló (#4) in what promises to be a highly competitive showdown. Meanwhile, the men’s final will see Franco Stupaczuk and Mike Yanguas (#1) take on Javi Garrido and Lucas Bergamini (#4). Carlos Pozzoni, coach of both Ortega - Araujo and Stupaczuk - Yanguas, will have the opportunity to join Jorge Martinez as the only coaches to have won both the men's and women's titles at the same event.